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When mum, dad, or a loved one needs extra support, it can sometimes feel overwhelming knowing where to begin. Many families start by searching for terms like home nurse near me or private nursing care at home. While private nurses can provide vital clinical care, it’s important to know that other options exist too; options that focus on consistent companionship, everyday support and continuity of care at home.
One of these options is live in care, a service provided by Radfield Home Care. In this guide, we explore what live in care offers and how it compares to private nursing support; so you can make the most informed decision for your family.
Live in care provides around-the-clock support at home, delivered by a professional carer who lives in the home of the person they support. These trained Care Professionals help with daily tasks such as personal care, medication, meal preparation, companionship and mobility.
Live in care is especially suitable when ongoing, consistent help is needed but there’s no requirement for frequent or complex medical interventions. It’s a flexible approach that can complement clinical care, or sometimes reduce the need for it entirely; depending on the individual’s needs.
Private nurses are trained to provide specific medical care at home; such as wound management, injections, catheter care or monitoring of serious conditions. If your loved one needs this kind of treatment, whether in the short- or long-term, a private nurse or community nursing team may be part of your care plan.
For example, after hospital discharge or in palliative situations, a private nurse may visit regularly while a live in Care Professional is on hand to provide emotional support, personal care and help throughout the day and night.
| Area of care | Live in care | Private nursing care at home |
| Support focus | Personal care, wellbeing and lifestyle support liaising with healthcare professionals. | Clinical or medical care |
| Hours of support | 24/7 presence in the home | Typically visits during set hours |
| Emotional support and companionship | Builds strong, trusting relationships with clients. Strong relationship-building with clients | Focused on health needs during visits |
| Continuity and familiarity | Same person day in, day out | May involve a team of nurses |
| Medical support | Supports with medication and liaises with GPs and nurses when needed. | Delivers clinical procedures directly |
We often speak to families who thought the only way to keep a loved one safe at home was by hiring a private nurse or moving them into residential care. The reality is that live in care can meet a wide range of needs; especially when those needs are more personal than clinical.
Whether someone is living with dementia, feeling isolated, recovering from a fall or managing long-term conditions, having a trusted Care Professional by their side every day can make a real difference to their wellbeing and quality of life.
At Radfield Home Care, we’ve been supporting people to age well at home for over 40 years. Our live in care service is designed with dignity, independence and comfort at its heart. With a dedicated Care Professional living in the home, your loved one receives personalised support and meaningful companionship every day. We work closely with local GPs, community nursing teams and district nurses to ensure our clients receive the right blend of care. This joined-up approach means you don’t have to choose between emotional and clinical support; you can have both, when needed.
Live in care is often more affordable than people expect, particularly when compared to 24-hour private nursing or residential care. While a private nurse may charge per visit or hour, live in care offers consistent support across the full day and night for one straightforward cost.
We offer a free care consultation to help you explore options and costs that work for your unique situation.
Every family’s needs are different. Some people benefit from regular visits by a nurse; others thrive with the companionship and continuity of live in care. In many cases, a combination of both can provide the best of both worlds.
Our goal is to help you understand what’s available; so you can make confident, informed decisions that reflect your family’s values and your loved one’s preferences.
If you’re wondering whether live in care could support your loved one, we’re here to talk through the options. We offer free, no-obligation care consultations tailored to your needs.
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